Ramaphosa: Mapisa-Nqakula resignation shows respect for Parliament, ANC
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
should be commended for taking the decision to step down as National Assembly
Speaker.
She's facing 12 allegations of corruption and one of money laundering in a case that accuses her of soliciting bribes during her tenure as defence minister.
Mapisa-Nqakula, who was granted R50 000 bail on Thursday, resigned from Parliament this week.
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula granted R50 000 bail
Speaking on the sidelines of an event in Durban, Ramaphosa's said that Mapisa-Nqakula stepped down, not because she is guilty, but because she respects Parliament, the ANC, and the government.
"We should recognise her level of integrity for our democracy has made her this and that should be commended and applauded."
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